Postgraduate Medical Council of Western Australia

Postgraduate Medical Council of Western Australia PMCWA provides leadership for early postgraduate medical education and training in Western Australia.

The Postgraduate Medical Council of Western Australia was established in 2003 to provide leadership for early postgraduate medical education and training in Western Australia. The Postgraduate Medical Council is primarily funded by the Department of Health Western Australia and has delegated responsibility and authority for the following areas.

• Development of guidelines and protocols for the e

ducation and training of pre-vocational doctors and other medical practitioners not in vocational training programs.
• Setting standards for pre-vocational training positions within health services.
• Accrediting and monitoring medical training positions for pre-vocational doctors: postgraduate years 1, 2 and 3/plus (PGY1, PGY2 and PGY3/+).
• Monitoring and advising on the supply and demand for the pre-vocational workforce in Western Australia.
• Supporting clinicians and other professionals involved in the education and training of pre-vocational and other non-vocational doctors.
• Identifying and advising on matters that impact on the health and welfare of pre-vocational and other non-vocational doctors. Members of the Postgraduate Medical Council are representatives of the stakeholder organisations involved in the support, training, supervision and administration of pre-vocational doctors and other non-vocational medical officers. Membership to the Postgraduate Medical Council is via Ministerial appointment. The Council reports to the Minister for Health via the Chief Medical Officer of the Department of Health.

14/08/2026

Expressions of interest are now open for the 2027 Metropolitan Community Residency Program (CRP) and the 2027 Peel Pilot placement with Silverchain.

The Metropolitan Community Residency Program (CRP) with Silverchain offers RMOs at FSH, RPH and SCGH the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in community-based care within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

The Peel Pilot placement will be based at Silverchain's Peel office, adjacent to Peel Health Campus, and may be of particular interest to RMOs living in the Peel region or southern corridor.

RMOs remain employed by their primary hospital and are seconded to Silverchain for a term-long placement in Palliative Care.

Further information is available in the flyers and advertisements at the link below:
• 2027 Metropolitan Community Residency Program (CRP): Metro CRP 2027
• 2027 Peel Pilot Placement: Metro CRP 2027 - Peel Pilot

Please refer to the attached flyers for eligibility requirements, application instructions and further details about the placements.

Current Vacancy: One Peel-based CRP placement remains available for Term 5 2026. Interested RMOs can contact [email protected] for further information.

Applications close at 4:00pm AWST on Monday 24 August 2026.

For any application related queries, please contact Rachel Carey in the Medical Workforce team at [email protected].

It’s MTS time! Your survey shows up when you renew your Ahpra medical registration, right at the end of the process. Int...
04/08/2026

It’s MTS time! Your survey shows up when you renew your Ahpra medical registration, right at the end of the process. Interns and international medical graduates, check your email inbox for your MTS invitation from the Medical Board.

If you are eligible to complete the MTS, you can also access it via your Ahpra portal.

Remember, your opinion matters to us!

For further information please visit https://www.medicaltrainingsurvey.gov.au/
or visit Aphra's page - Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Ahpra

Applications are now open for the General Practice Hospital Training Program (GPHTP) for 2027! This is an opportunity fo...
22/07/2026

Applications are now open for the General Practice Hospital Training Program (GPHTP) for 2027!

This is an opportunity for junior doctors planning to enter GP training within the next 18 months, GPHTP is built to set future GPs up for success. The program can provide trainees access to hospital rotations that genuinely prepare them for community GP training.

Key features include GP relevant rotations, personalised training needs assessments, and structured allocation.

Eligible applicants must hold a 2027 RMO contract at one of WA’s participating health services, including major metropolitan, private, and regional sites.

If you’re ready to build the clinical foundation for a rewarding career in General Practice, this is your pathway.

To apply visit https://medcareerswa.health.wa.gov.au/jobs/493234

Nominations for the 2026 CPMEC Awards are open now, closing 07 August 2026!Each year, the Confederation of Postgraduate ...
07/07/2026

Nominations for the 2026 CPMEC Awards are open now, closing 07 August 2026!

Each year, the Confederation of Postgraduate Medical Education Councils (CPMEC) recognises both prevocational doctors and clinical educators across Australia and New Zealand. This is done through the presentation of two awards, recognising those who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation and valuable contributions to prevocational medical education and training.

More information, including links to nomination forms, can be found via the PMCWA Website -

Learn about the annual CPMEC and MEO innovation awards and how the winners are selected through the nomination and judging process.

Today, the PMCWA team is joining the medical community in supporting Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day.By wearing our brightest soc...
05/06/2026

Today, the PMCWA team is joining the medical community in supporting Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day.
By wearing our brightest socks, we’re helping to raise awareness of doctors’ mental health and encourage open, supportive conversations.

👉 Learn more about the initiative: https://www.crazysocks4docs.com.au/

We're recruiting for Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) and Service Medical Registrars (SMRs) for 2027 🙌 Apply now!As a Re...
27/05/2026

We're recruiting for Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) and Service Medical Registrars (SMRs) for 2027 🙌 Apply now!

As a Resident Medical Officer (RMO) or Service Medical Registrar (SMR), you’ll gain hands on experience caring for hospital patients, supported by senior doctors every step of the way.

You’ll assess patients, help manage care plans, assist with procedures, and build confidence communicating with patients and their families – all while rotating through different specialties and growing your clinical skills.

Applications close at 12 pm on 22 June 2026.

Take the next step in your medical career 👉 https://medcareerswa.health.wa.gov.au/jobs/493164
Application tips 👉 RMO/SMR Centralised Recruitment

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